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Ex-Fraternity Member Pleads Guilty to Hazing in 19-Year-Old's Death
A former Virginia Commonwealth University student has pleaded guilty to hazing and serving alcohol to a minor in connection with a 19-year-old freshman’s death from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity party
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11 Indicted in VCU Fraternity Pledge's Alcohol Poisoning Death
Officials say eight Virginia Commonwealth University students have been charged with hazing in a fraternity pledge’s death from alcohol poisoning after a party earlier this year. Three others who were indicted are expected to surrender in the coming days, police said.
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Excess Deaths in 2020 Spiked 23% Due to COVID-19; Black Population Among Hardest Hit
The rate of excess deaths in the U.S. — deaths above the number that would be expected based on averages from the previous five years — is usually consistent, fluctuating 1% to 2% from year to year. But from March 1, 2020, to Jan. 2, 2021, excess deaths rose a staggering 23% nationally, fueled by COVID-19.
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19-Year-Old VCU Student Found Dead; Fraternity He Was Pledging Suspended
A 19-year-old student at Virginia Commonwealth University and member of the Delta Chi fraternity was found dead Saturday morning, leaving behind devastated parents and classmates.